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This
task will enable you to work within the Control strand of ICT
as well as supporting design and technology requirements and science
activities.
The
topic/theme to be supported should specifically entail work that
involves activating lights and/or buzzers, or moving models within
a given situation. Ready-made models, such as a model house, traffic
lights, buggies, kits with motors etc. are readily available.
Alternatively, models may be independently constructed specifically
for a control project.
Control
activities can be effectively integrated into design and technology
projects, as well as supporting topic based work in science -
eg. electricity or forces. The logical approach needed for ordered
sequencing when creating programs supports both literacy and numeracy,
especially when pupils are encouraged to ask questions of the
nature: "What would happen if…?
Intermediate
Task:
Decide
on the given Control situation - ie. what are the pupils going
to control?
Decide on the equipment that will be used - eg. how many bulbs,
which model etc.
Ensure
that the control box and peripherals are working properly.
Become
familiar with the Control software.
Introduce
the software, control box and peripherals to the pupils.
Demonstrate
the use of direct commands which activate bulbs, buzzers or motors.
Provide
ample opportunities for pupils to use direct output commands.
Introduce
the concept of procedures and repeat commands.
Demonstrate
the use of procedures and repeat commands within a given situation.
Prepare
focused tasks or worksheets for pupils to use.
Ensure
that pupils are fully aware of the tasks that they are required
to do.
Ensure
that pupils regularly save, retrieve and edit their procedures.
Ensure
that there is constant assessment of the Control activity.
Ensure
that there is continuity and progression.
Provide
opportunities for pupils to constantly ask questions of the nature:
"What would happen if...?"
Resources
- computer
- control
software
- buffer
box
- peripherals
such as lights, buzzers, motors etc.
- ready-made
models such as traffic lights etc.
 Teaching
Strategies: Intermediate
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